November 7, 2005 Migration Day 25 The fleet of four Cosmos trikes is grounded again today. Photo Operation Migration Morgan County Yet Again +0 Miles The team awoke to a thick fog blanketing our current Morgan County stop. As the fog lifted, the pilots took off to test the air for turbulence and measure the flight time to the next destination. Once airborne and at altitude, they met a 15 mph head wind (wind from the south). The flight would have taken far too long for the young cranes, who are reluctant to follow the ultralights in such a strong head wind. So the team stands down yet again in Morgan County. Next Stop! See the Cranes at Muscatatuck NWR The Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge is the next stop--and a chance for "craniacs" to see the birds! Located in south central Indiana near Seymour, the refuge includes an area especially managed for waterfowl, other migratory birds, and endangered species. You need to be there by 7:15 a.m. Click here for directions, and be sure to check Operation Migration's site for further details, and to see how you can contribute to the migration funds: • $15.00 buys 50 pounds of Crane Chow. • $32.00 buys 5,000 mealworms for Robo-crane to dispense. • $40.00 fills the fuel tank of one ultralight, which brings bout 3 hours of flight time. Track the Migration Use our map or make your own with this migration data. (Click map to enlarge.) Keep a Migration Journal • Today's Question: What problems might arise as a result of staying so many days at one site? • Migration Math: With 393.1 miles gone, what is the daily average of miles traveled? How has the daily average changed from your earlier calculations?   Migration Journal Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure presented in cooperation with the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP). Copyright 2005 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form.